The Digest:
Activist Deji Adeyanju has publicly commended former presidential candidate Peter Obi for joining the #OccupyNASS protest against the Senate's amended Electoral Act, despite being embroiled in a ₦1.5 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Obi. Adeyanju described Obi's participation in the demonstration demanding real-time electronic transmission of results as a stand against an "anti-people law." This praise occurs within a contentious legal battle where Obi sued Adeyanju for alleged defamatory social media posts in October 2025, which the activist has refused to retract, framing the suit as a matter of political accountability.
Key Points:
- The public observes a complex interplay between political alliance on policy and personal legal conflict.
- The ongoing lawsuit represents significant financial and reputational stakes for both individuals.
- Adversaries in court find common ground on a civic issue, while their personal dispute remains unresolved.
- The situation highlights the nuanced relationships within Nigeria's political activism and opposition circles.
- The commendation comes as the protest gains momentum, strategically aligning key voices around a specific reform demand.
Sources: Nigerian Tribune
